Rostrevor, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rostrevor, in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Rostrevor |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Campbelltown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.89357 |
| Longitude | 138.69125 |
| Population | 7,649 |
| Density | 1670.1 /km² |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 5073 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km east-northeast |
Rostrevor is a locality in the Campbelltown City Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,649. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km², giving a population density of about 1670.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Rostrevor is located at 34.8936°S, 138.6912°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5073.
Rostrevor rests on a gentle slope where the Adelaide Hills begin their slow descent towards the coastal plains. It lies 9.0 km east-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 67°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their colours shifting with the seasons, interspersed with pockets of native bushland where the air carries the dry, herbaceous scent of eucalypts and the sweet perfume of flowering wattles. Across the undulating terrain, farmhouses appear like scattered white stones, their corrugated iron roofs catching the sharp, clear light of the South Australian sky, while the distant murmur of traffic from the main arterial routes serves as a constant reminder of the wider world that presses in but never quite overwhelms the quiet character of Rostrevor.
Historically, Rostrevor’s identity has been shaped by the fertile soils that have long supported a thriving agricultural economy, particularly horticulture and viticulture, with vineyards stretching out like neatly trimmed green carpets. The legacy of early settlers, who carved out livelihoods from this land, is still evident in the weathered stone walls and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterises the local populace. While farming remains a cornerstone, a subtle shift towards small-scale artisanal producers and a growing tourism interest in the region’s wine and food culture have begun to add new layers to Rostrevor's economic tapestry, drawing visitors who appreciate the unhurried pace and the genuine warmth of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rostrevor, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rostrevor, in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rostrevor includes the postcode (5073), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Campbelltown City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rostrevor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |